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3. Adverb Clause

A clause that functions like an adverb in a sentence is called an adverb clause.
An adverb clause indicates time, place, condition, contrast, concession, reason,
purpose, or result. For example,
y When the storm started, she was at the store. (adverb clause of time)
y He returned home as it had become dark. (adverb clause of reason)
y He ran as fast as he could. (adverb clause of comparison)

y She put the bag where no one could reach it. (adverb clause of place)
y If it rains, I’ll stay indoors. (adverb clause of condition)
y He wrote so badly that nobody could read the note. (adverb clause of result)
An adverb clause
♦ modifies a verb, a verb phrase, an adjective or another adverb.

♦ starts with a subordinating conjunction (after, although, because, if, until,
when, since, than and while).

D. Complete these by adding suitable adverb clauses.

1. She ran .

2. You may sit .

3. Make hay .

4. English is less difficult .

5. John is so busy .

6. Forgive us our sins .

7. I shall remain .

8. Put the notice .
9. , we retired into our rooms.

10. , you may sit in the front
row.

Let’s Play
Get into pairs. Read a news item from a newspaper or a magazine and identify the
main clause and subordinate clauses in the sentences of the new item.

You can also do the same exercise with columns containing film reviews, food
reviews or hotel reviews.

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